Open Opportunities From: Second Harvest Heartland Volunteer Central

What You’ll Do 

As a Food Box Distribution Volunteer, you’ll be the first point of contact for our senior clients, helping distribute nutritious food through our Senior Hunger Program. You’ll support the team with all aspects of the distribution process—from preparing items for pickup to assisting neighbors with loading boxes into their vehicles. Your presence helps ensure a welcoming, organized, and efficient experience for everyone.   

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying active, and making a direct impact in the community.   

What You Need 

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills  Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other volunteers  Willingness to take initiative and adapt to changing needs  Comfort with basic physical tasks like lifting and bending A mindset of listening, learning, and growth   

Physical Demands & Environment 

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds  Standing and walking for the duration of the shift  Bending, twisting, and reaching  Working in a warehouse/distribution setting with cement flooring  Exposure to varying noise levels and temperatures   

Schedule and Flexibility 

Frequency: Weekly  Duration: 3-hour shift  Commitment: At least 6 months Location: 7101 Winnetka Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428  Available Shifts:   Mondays 9am - 12pm

Training and Support 

We’ll provide onboarding to help you feel confident in your role  You’ll be trained and supported by your Volunteer Supervisor  Additional training provided for warehouse support tasks as needed   

Communication 

Most communication outside your volunteer shift will take place via email  Volunteers will receive regular updates and instructions from their volunteer supervisor  Open lines of communication for questions and feedback   

Next Steps: 

Click "Respond" and complete the required initiative questions. Someone from Second Harvest Heartland will contact you to schedule a fit discussion.   

Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the background check.

What You’ll Do 

For many neighbors facing chronic health conditions or aging challenges, the choice between housing, medication, or healthy food is a harsh reality. Our innovative FOODRx and Senior Hunger (CSFP) programs ensure this choice doesn't have to be made by delivering medically tailored or nutritious food boxes directly to those impacted by hunger.  

You will pick up 5–10 boxes from our partner site on the East Side of the Twin Cities, use a predetermined route to deliver them, and follow specific instructions (like calling the client upon arrival). This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, following specific instructions, and providing direct, essential support to seniors and those with chronic health conditions in the East Twin Cities Area. 

What You Need 

Use your own reliable vehicle (hatchback or larger recommended for box capacity).  Valid driver's license and car insurance.  Willingness to pick up and complete all deliveries on the same day. 

Physical Demands & Environment 

Requires consistent lifting and carrying 30+ pound boxes.  Requires getting in and out of a vehicle repeatedly.  The work environment involves warehouse/loading area and residential delivery sites. 

Schedule and Flexibility 

Frequency: Bi-weekly  Duration: Minimum of 12 months  Commitment: Must be able to deliver Tuesday or Thursday between 9am-3pm. Ideally delivering on the same day each month.Location:   Initial Visit: Volunteers will need to come onsite to our Brooklyn Park Location (7101 Winnetka Ave N) for orientation and to pick up their first delivery  Future Deliveries: All future pick-ups and deliveries will take place at an SHH partner site within the East Side of the Twin Cities. 

Training and Support 

We’ll provide onboarding to help you feel confident in your role.  You’ll be trained and supported by our Neighbor Services Operations Staff 

Communication 

Most communication will take place via email.  Volunteers will communicate openly with staff regarding deliveries and provide feedback  Open lines of communication for questions and feedback. 

Next Steps: 

Click "Respond” and complete the required questions. Someone from Second Harvest Heartland will contact you about next steps. 

Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks and Motor Vehicle Record Checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of these checks.

What You’ll Do:   

Through our Senior Hunger Program, Second Harvest Heartland provides a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors 60 years and over. Volunteers in this role provide excellent customer service to our seniors and work alongside other volunteers to ensure the distribution runs smoothly, helping us deliver nutritious food to more seniors at risk of hunger. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys providing direct customer service and hands-on, active work.   

What You Need:   

Ability to interact patiently and with empathy with participants from diverse backgrounds. Commitment to providing excellent customer service.  Dependability and reliability.  Ability to lift and load 35+ pound boxes of groceries.  Mindset of listening, learning, and growth.     

Physical Demands & Environment:   

Ability to lift and load 35+ pound boxes of groceries. Ability to stand and move around for the duration of your shiftRole requires hands-on activity, including assisting with set up and food pick up.  Role involves direct interaction with participants.

Schedule and Flexibility:

Frequency: Once Monthly: 2nd Monday of the monthDuration: 1pm - 6pm (distribution slows down around 3:30 - depending on need there may be months where you are able to leave before 6pm)Commitment: minimum of 12 months  Location: 3080 Centerville Rd, Little Canada, MN 55117

Training and Support: 

We’ll provide onboarding to help you feel confident in your role   You’ll be trained and supported by our CSFP Site Coordinator

Communication: 

Most communication will take place via email    Volunteers will receive regular updates and instructions from their volunteer supervisor  Open lines of communication for questions and feedback     

Next Steps:    

Click "Respond” and complete the required questions. Someone from Second Harvest Heartland will contact you to schedule a fit discussion.       

Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the background check.